In no way did I intend to downplay the seriousness of this situation or the tragedy of that night, said the coach. Morant didnt deny brandishing a weapon at the time of his police interview. Atlanta police Maj. Keith Meadows told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday night that Crittenton is believed to be in the Los Angeles area. The estranged husband of a Jersey City kindergarten teacher who was beaten, strangled and buried in a shallow grave has been charged with her murder, authorities said Wednesday.. Turner, 50, has already pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon as a convicted felon. Discovery Company. Miles, 21, is one of two . Lorenzen Wright was visiting Memphis from Atlanta. Campos said the motive appears to be retaliation for a robbery in April, in which Crittenton was a victim. Tulane guard Teshaun Hightower, one of six suspects involved in a fatal shooting that took place earlier this month, has been arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault, battery and possession of a firearm according to NBCSports.com. He said the shooting resonated with him because he has daughters, but he also had to talk to Miles' mother about what happened, too. A 15-person jury was seated Monday in the trial of Billy Ray Turner, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and conspiracy. They were all completely unrelated to this incident Sunday morning.". By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. He declared for the NBA Draft on April 18 but at that time, he was planning to keep his eligibility and the option for him to return to school open. Alabama forward Miles arrested on murder charge, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, No. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? 2:14 PM EST, Wed February 22, 2023. The 34-year-old father of six had been missing for days before his body was discovered. Miles, 21, a junior reserve forward from Washington, D.C., and Michael Lynn Davis, 20, of Charles County, Maryland, were both charged with capital murder. No charges were filed against Morant. CNN has reached out to the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney and attorneys for Miles and Davis for comment but has not heard back. The homicide took place in the evening hours of April 8 when 24-year-old Devante Anthony Long was shot at an apartment complex in Stockbridge, Georgia. A Memphis native, the 6-foot, 11-inch Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams, after playing college basketball at the University of Memphis. Neither the driver of the other vehicle nor Harris nor Davis appeared to be affiliated with the university, Kennedy said. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. Prosecutors say Turner had two guns when he was arrested in Wright's killing. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. He played little with Los Angeles and was traded to Memphis in his rookie year, then to Washington in December 2008. Miles signed with Alabama in the 2020 class out of Washington, D.C., as a four-star prospect in the 247Sports rankings and a top-50 national prospect. December 16, 2017 3:28 PM. Williams was the principal owner of the New Jersey Storm of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). He has received immunity from prosecution in the Wright case. Money,'' Marion said. A week prior to that incident, however, Memphis Police were called to a nearby mall in July 2022 after Morant and a group of nine people attempted to confront an employee at a Finish Line sporting goods store who had some sort of dispute with Morants mother. Miles attorney told CNN affiliated WBRC last month that he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court.. We're continuing to support each other as we process this. The source confirmed that the victim, Jullian Jones, was not the intended target. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. Jack Kennedy said that the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University . That altercation was in the lawsuit filed against Morant; what was left out of the lawsuit but mentioned in the police interviews is the claim that Morant went back into his house and then came out with a gun. While Morant didnt pull the gun on the teen, he had his hand on the firearm, the teenager told police. At the time of Wright's slaying, Martin was facing charges of killing his girlfriend, and he said his cousin helped pay part of his legal fees. . He is of Polish, Italian and African-American descent. He was never criminally charged in either case. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged in his slaying, more than seven years after his body was found in a field in . Keith Appling, 29, is accused of . Miles was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail around 6:45 p.m. The Bobcats waived him Oct. 15, and he then played five games in China for the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions, averaging 25.8 points. Long later died at the hospital after authorities responded to reports of a person being shot at the complex. hide caption. On May 1, 2002, former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams was indicted on a series of charges, including aggravated manslaughter, in connection with the shooting death of limousine driver Costas . "It'll never be closure, because I'll never see my son again,'' Marion said. In 2005, he briefly came out of retirement to play for the Idaho Stampede of the Continental Basketball Association.[11]. Troubled NBA Star Jayson Williams Released From Prison", "Former Net Williams Tasered By the Police", "Troubled Jayson Williams Busted for Alleged Assault", "Jayson Williams Charged with D.W.I. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She later received $1 million from her ex-husbands life insurance policy, and settled a court dispute in 2014 over how she spent the insurance money meant to benefit their six children, The Commercial Appeal has reported. His decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. A murder trial in Wright's slaying in Memphis would involve one of the most highly publicized homicide cases in the city's history. Duration: 01:40 1/16/2023. [18] Williams was subsequently moved on April 19, 2011,[19] to Rikers Island to serve an additional 1-year sentence for a DWI,[20] of which he served 8 months and was released from custody on April 13, 2012. He added that video surveillance and an investigation by speaking to witnesses led them to Miles and Davis, who were subsequently located and interviewed. Investigators say they don't believe the woman was the intended target. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Tennessee judge Wednesday set a 2022 trial date for a man charged with conspiring with the ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright to kill the former NBA player nearly 11 years ago in Memphis. All Rights Reserved. Williams spent the remainder of his career with the Nets and was an All-Star in 1998. Oats then told reporters Miller isnt in trouble over the incident. A former Alabama basketball player, Darius Miles, is charged with capital murder after allegedly providing the gun for his friend and alleged trigger man, Michael Davis. ET on Sunday, a jail official told ESPN. My dad had never been in the hospital in 70 years. The jury will be sequestered. Everybody thinks they're so tough and they can go to jail. Martin was convicted and is currently serving prison time in that case. In 2012, Williams published a second book, an autobiography entitled Humbled ~ Letters From Prison. [book 2] The book includes revelations about being abused as a child. That's the ripple effect. Police spokesman Carlos Campos said Friday night that police have secured a murder warrant for the arrest of Crittenton in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Jullian Jones on Aug. 19. A Memphis native, the 6-foot, 11-inch Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams, after. Two weeks later, the incident between Morant and the 17-year-old boy allegedly took place during a pickup game on a court outside Morants Memphis mansion. Martin was convicted of murder in a separate case and could testify during the trial. Turner told the judge that he has been in jail awaiting trial for years and that he is eager to "prove my innocence and get back to my family. Alabama forward Darius Miles looks to pass March 5 in the second half an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. DETROIT -- A former captain of the Michigan State University basketball team was charged with murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a man here, authorities said. The last time he played for the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide, on Dec. 20, he scored two points in Alabama's 84-64 win over Jackson State. In a statement to the Washington Post, Morants agent Jim Tanner called the allegations unsubstantiated rumors and gossip that were put out by people motivated to tear Ja down and tarnish his reputation for their own financial gain., Any and every allegation involving a firearm has been fully investigated and could not be corroborated. The following season, on October 31, 1997, Williams set a franchise record with 17 offensive rebounds (20 total) in an opening night 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers. Four of the former players were each paid more than $200,000 after claiming to have visited the same chiropractor Mr. Williams had, according to the indictment. "This is a really difficult situation. Did you encounter any technical issues? He said his team met Sunday night and there were "a lot of hugs.". He was taken into custody on Sunday with no bond less than 24 hours after he had been ruled out for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury. Battling an ankle injury suffered in the preseason, he appeared in only six games this season and averaged 1.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 6.5 minutes. When Morant and his group arrived, they were interceded by mall security guards, who in turn had a verbal confrontation that turned physical with Morants group. Miles was a reserve on the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide team. Darius Miles #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide puts up a three during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Coleman Coliseum on December 13, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. [4] All 3 of his sisters died tragically. We were informed by law enforcement of other student-athletes being in the vicinity, and law enforcement has repeatedly told us that no other student-athletes were suspects they were witnesses only, he said. Later the charges were dropped. Wright also played college basketball at the University of Memphis. 1A 55-year-old Meridian man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife in McCall on Feb. 18. Twelve of the 15 jurors will end up deciding whether to find Turner guilty or acquit him. 2021 NBA draft in a . Alabama forward Darius Miles looks to pass March 5 in the second half an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. It was later found by FBI divers. Turner and Martin returned home without killing anyone. Perry said Martin -- not Turner -- was in Memphis the night Lorenzen Wright was shot. Miles' attorneys said in a statement Monday that he and his family are "heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris. ", "We are grieved by the incident that occurred near campus last night and extend our deepest condolences to the victims family and friends," said Alabama in a statement. Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Tennessee's Zakai Ziegler to miss season with ACL tear. CNN Sports David Close contributed to this alert. Jayson Williams (born February 22, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 11 seasons, primarily with the New Jersey Nets.He played his first three seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, who acquired him in trade with the Phoenix Suns following the 1990 NBA draft.Williams spent the remainder of his career with the . He could face life in prison if convicted. New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams (left), seen during a 2010 game in Orlando, Fla., is among 18 former NBA players charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan. [12] Christofi had been hired to drive Williams's NBA charity team from a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, event to his mansion, about 30 miles (48km) northwest of Trenton, New Jersey. In addition to Hightower, Jeffrey Hightower, Kelvonie Burney, Tyreek Farmer, Tobias Gresham and Antonie Gresham are all believed to have been involved in the homicide, according to Georgia's Henry County Police Department. Smith made his NBA debut with the Boston Celtics in 1989, per the Chicago Tribune, playing two seasons before his career came to an abrupt halt. Miles' profile on Alabama basketball's website was taken down some time on Sunday and he is no longer part of the team, the school said in a statement. [24], On January 5, 2010, Williams was charged with driving while intoxicated after an early morning accident in lower Manhattan, in which he crashed his Mercedes into a tree. "This is just some satisfaction for me and my family.''. Brandon hasnt been in any type of trouble, nor is he in any type of trouble on this case, Oats said Tuesday. 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